On Friday, the Louisville Metro Council and sponsors announced the Riverview Park show for the third year.

Activities for the whole family begin at 3 p.m. and will available all day long, including live music, food, fun shows, a splash park and even hot air balloon rides.

It all culminates with the fireworks show at 10:30 p.m.

Council members said private partnerships, taxpayer money, and additional sponsors made the festival possible.

"We always did it the Saturday before Waterfront because we didn't want to compete with them, but since they're not doing it this year, we hope people from all over the city will come out to the southwest to enjoy the festivities," said District 12 councilman Rick Blackwell.

"We've got lots of employees who live in the southwest. They'll be out here enjoying the fireworks, enjoying the splash park, enjoying their families. This is a good opportunity for families to come together," said Laura Douglas with LG&E.

Limited parking will be available at the park. Additional parking will be available at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. TARC buses will provide shuttles until 10:45 p.m.